The Czinger 21C is a hybrid sports car developed using artificial intelligence and 3D printed by the American car manufacturer
Czinger
Czinger Vehicles Inc., commonly known as Czinger is an American automobile manufacturer of hybrid sports cars based in Los Angeles, California, operating since 2019.
History
In 2019, American entrepreneur Kevin Czinger founded the company alo ...
Vehicles. Manufacturing began in 2021, with a planned production run of 80 units and deliveries starting Q1 2023.
Presentation
Designed, developed and built in
Los Angeles
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,
California
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, the Czinger 21C launches the new brand Czinger Vehicles named after its founder Kevin Czinger. The car was to be presented at the
Geneva Motor Show
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in March 2020, but the show was canceled due to the
COVID-19 pandemic
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. It was instead presented on March 11, 2020, in
London
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during a special event.
Czinger Vehicles will produce only 80 units in two configurations: a road variant and a track variant called "Lightweight Track".
Technical characteristics
The 21C has a driver's seat in the central position and an in-line passenger seat behind that of the driver, minimizing the width of the cockpit.
Powertrain
The 21C has a hybrid gasoline engine consisting of a bespoke twin-turbo V8 of capacity in the rear central position associated with two electric motors located on the front and powered by a lithium titanate battery. The combination provides at 10,500 rpm transmitted to the rear wheels via a seven-speed sequential transaxle with hydraulic actuated multi-plate clutch.
A horsepower option is also available.
See also
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List of production cars by power output
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Notes and references
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External links
Official site of Czinger
Electric sports cars
Hybrid electric cars
First car made by manufacturer
Cars introduced in 2020